Height, weight and progression.

[Gagnon39]

Do players gain/lose weight as they progress through their career? I've never made it past the first year but I'm going to make sure that I do in MLB 11. The reason I ask is because it seems like many young prospects may be a little on the light side, but with time it would be nice to see them fill out their frame. On the same token, it would just add to the realism if players lost or gained weight throughout their career. It's not uncommon for a big-leaguer to gain or lose 15 pounds.

[Two Seamer]

I've never seen that happen, but I can't say I've checked very frequently.

[Gagnon39]

I noticed it in NHL 11 and wasn't sure if it was in MLB The Show. In NHL I guess it is even more important because when you draft players they are 17 or 18 and sometimes weigh as little as 150 pounds. That's not going to cut it in the NHL unless you're Patrick Kane.

[Knight165]

They don't.
But you're right...it would add a nice little added element of a dynamic franchise.
Good point.

M.K.
Knight165

[Gagnon39]

Quote: Originally Posted by Knight165

They don't. But you're right...it would add a nice little added element of a dynamic franchise. Good point. M.K. Knight165

Can we change this during franchise? I can't remember if this is something that can be edited.

[Amazing808s]

I remember the old NBA Live games had this feature where a player would grow weight or height after each year.

The good ol' NBA Live days.

[CardsGamer5]

Quote: Originally Posted by Knight165

They don't. But you're right...it would add a nice little added element of a dynamic franchise. Good point. M.K. Knight165

Could you suggest it to Russell as something to look at?

[cardsleadtheway]

Quote: Originally Posted by Amazing808s

I remember the old NBA Live games had this feature where a player would grow weight or height after each year. The good ol' NBA Live days.

I didn't know real NBA players got taller throughout their careers. It must be all that hanging from the rim time stretching them out, eh?

I would love to see that young, fast, great contact, right fielder of mine eventually put on 60 or so pounds but still put up a 338 career batting average. Or maybe hit the weight room and turn somewhat thin guys like big Mac, Bonds, or Frank Thomas into the veritable giants they became. How cool would that be?